I-To-I Tefl

What I-To-I Tefl does

i-to-i TEFL is a UK-based online education company that sells TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL certification courses directly to individual consumers worldwide. Founded in 1994 and operating under the legal entity Teach and Travel Group Ltd., the company is positioned as the first global provider of TEFL classroom courses and, from 2001, the first to deliver TEFL courses online. It offers a tiered product ladder from a 120-hour Level 3 introductory course up to a 500-hour Level 5 advanced diploma, alongside the externally-awarded Trinity CertTESOL Level 5 and Trinity CertPT Level 6 qualifications delivered under a Trinity College London accreditation partnership. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time course purchases made directly via the i-to-i.com storefront, with phone support, live chat, and downloadable brochures assisting the conversion funnel.

The product platform combines online self-study with optional classroom practice at international locations (UK, USA, Australia, Ireland) and personal tutor feedback from a network of 65+ global tutors with 250+ years of combined TEFL experience. Beyond core TEFL, i-to-i has extended into Teaching Assistant courses (Award, Certificate, Diploma at Level 3), an Early Years Practitioner course, and a Cover Supervisor course, and operates a paid-internship placement program in Cambodia, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. The company operates the LoveTEFL Jobs sub-brand, a jobs board listing 7,000+ teaching positions that anchors the post-purchase value proposition. i-to-i holds an unusually deep accreditation stack, including OFQUAL regulation for Level 5 qualifications, DEAC, NCFE, Gatehouse Awards, ODLQC, UCAS recognition, and Society for Education and Training membership, serving graduates across 65+ countries.

The business is run leanly with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external institutional investment, suggesting a privately-held, cash-flow-positive operator. The head office is in Bournemouth, England (4th Floor, Wilson House, Lorne Park Road); the company also lists Leeds as a registered location. Distribution is direct-to-consumer globally via the website, with no enterprise sales motion and no B2B revenue concentration. Cumulative alumni exceed 210,000, with a 94% graduate recommendation rate serving as the primary social-proof asset.

Name

I-To-I Tefl

Legal name

Teach and Travel Group Ltd.

Website

https://i-to-i.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

i-to-i TEFL is a UK-founded (1994) online education company selling TEFL and TESOL certification courses directly to individual aspiring English teachers worldwide. It offers a tiered 120- to 500-hour course ladder, Trinity-accredited qualifications, internships in Asia, and a 7,000+ listing jobs board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

TEFL/TESOL Certification & Language Teacher Training

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Teacher Training & Professional Development for Adult ESL (TESOL/TEFL/CELTA for Adult Ed) (EDAAACAM)

Keywords

• TEFL certification courses
• TESOL training programs
• Online language teaching
• English teaching abroad
• Teaching assistant qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. TEFL Course Sales: One-time purchase of TEFL certification courses at various levels (Level 3, Level 5, combined courses) with different hour configurations ranging from 120 to 500 hours
2. Trinity CertTESOL: Accredited Level 5 and Level 6 TESOL certification courses in partnership with Trinity College London
3. Teaching Assistant Courses: Level 3 Teaching Assistant awards, certificates and diplomas for education career advancement
4. TEFL Internships: Paid internship programs in Cambodia, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand combining training with teaching practice
5. Specialist Certificates: Additional specialty certifications including Online Teaching Practice Sessions and specialist teaching subject certificates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

I-to-i TEFL sells online and blended TEFL/TESOL certification courses ranging from 120 to 500 hours at Levels 3, 5, and 6, including OFQUAL-regulated qualifications and Trinity College London-accredited credentials (Trinity CertTESOL and Level 6 CertPT). The company also offers paid TEFL internships in Cambodia, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, plus a companion job placement service (LoveTEFL Jobs) and adjacent Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Early Years Practitioner courses for the UK education sector.

Product overview

i-to-i TEFL operates as a course provider platform offering a portfolio of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL certification products, ranging from introductory 120-hour online courses to advanced 500-hour diplomas. The product line spans Level 3, Level 5, and Level 6 qualifications, including its own accredited certificates and externally awarded credentials such as Trinity CertTESOL and Trinity Certificate for Practising Teachers. Beyond core TEFL courses, the portfolio extends into adjacent education sectors through Teaching Assistant courses (Award, Certificate, and Diploma at Level 3) and an Early Years Practitioner course. i-to-i also delivers paid internship programs in multiple countries and operates a companion TEFL jobs board with over 7,000 listings. The product architecture is organised as a tiered course ladder supplemented by specialist certificates and career support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LoveTEFL Jobs: TEFL jobs board featuring over 7,000 teaching positions worldwide.

Products and services

• Level 3 120-Hour TEFL Online

Quantifiable outcome

• Qualify to teach English in 6 weeks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trinity College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic accreditation partnership allowing i-to-i to offer Trinity CertTESOL Level 5 and Level 6 qualifications. Provides internationally recognized TESOL certification to graduates.
• LoveTEFL JobscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJobs board partnership providing i-to-i graduates access to 7,000+ teaching positions worldwide. Drives course conversions by demonstrating employment outcomes.
• English FirstminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor language school chain and employer of i-to-i TEFL graduates. Mentioned as employer in multiple countries including Costa Rica, Ecuador.
• BerlitzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational language school network and employer of i-to-i graduates in multiple countries including Guatemala, Costa Rica, Argentina.
• OFQUALcoreTechnology or IntegrationUK regulatory body that regulates i-to-i's Level 5 TEFL qualifications, ensuring credential validity and quality standards.
• Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccrediting commission that provides accreditation for i-to-i's distance education programs.
• NCFEcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational awarding organization that accredits i-to-i's qualifications.
• Gatehouse AwardscoreTechnology or IntegrationAwarding organization providing external validation of i-to-i's TEFL certification programs.
• UCASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service partnership for recognized career qualifications.
• Teaching ChileminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecruitment agency in Chile that helps source employment for i-to-i TEFL graduates.
• Wall Street InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school employer of TEFL graduates in Ecuador.
• Key LanguagesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school employer of TEFL graduates in Ecuador.
• Riffa Views International SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational Baccalaureate (IB) school in Bahrain that employs TEFL-qualified teachers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TEFL Org: UK-based online TEFL certification provider offering Level 5 courses similar to i-to-i. Closely comparable on product (accredited online TEFL), target buyer (aspiring English teachers) and direct-to-consumer model.
• The TEFL Academy: UK-headquartered TEFL course provider with Level 5 OFQUAL-regulated qualifications and combined online/classroom options; the closest direct competitor on credentials, channel, and buyer persona.
• International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT): Online TEFL/TESOL certification provider with global recruitment and job placement support, competing head-to-head with i-to-i on internationally-bound teacher trainees.
• Oxford Seminars: TESOL/TEFL certificate provider offering in-classroom and online courses internationally; comparable on teacher-training product and English-teaching job placement for graduates.
• Premier TEFL: Online TEFL certification specialist with combined course formats and tutor support; directly comparable on product depth, pricing and target segment.
• OnTESOL: Online TESOL/TEFL certification provider offering Level 5 and advanced diplomas with tutor support, addressing the same aspiring-English-teacher buyer as i-to-i.
• International TEFL Academy (ITA): US-based TEFL/TESOL certification and job placement provider; comparable on online plus in-person formats, job board, and global employer network.
• Cactus TEFL: UK-based TEFL course and job placement provider offering online and combined courses plus overseas teaching placements; directly comparable on combined online/classroom offering and job placement support.

Broad incumbents

• Berlitz (Language Schools / TEFL training): Global language-school chain that employs i-to-i graduates and operates adjacent TEFL preparation; a broad incumbent in the broader ESL/TEFL ecosystem with overlapping employer-side relationships.
• St George International (TEFL): Established UK language school group with a TEFL certification arm; broader incumbent because its core business is language tuition rather than standalone TEFL certification, but it overlaps directly on the TEFL training product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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